Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Reto

Koivu Ltd

A view from outside the room. This gives you an idea of the size of the kitchen - it is a small area but used very efficiently to fit all you would need in a kitchen. Altan Omer (photography@altamomer.com)

Vibrant Vantage Point

Cushman Design Group

Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Burlington with recessed-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, vaulted and wood.

無機質ながらも温かいシンプルヴィンテージ空間

SCHOOL BUS OSAKA｜スクールバス空間設計

Small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Osaka with medium hardwood floors, glass-front cabinets, orange cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

The Elemental House

Shamanth Patil Photography

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Bengaluru with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, grey splashback, a peninsula, grey floor and black benchtop.

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Mark English Architects, AIA

Photo of a contemporary galley kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances and bamboo floors.

Квартира в ЖК Технопарк

Дарья Василькова, студия «Art Group»

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, white splashback, with island, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and stainless steel appliances.

AppleGate Interior Design Project

Sho-Con by Khrome Studios

Interior Design Work & Photos by AppleGate Interior Design
Photo of a contemporary eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Cucina e Sala da Pranzo | Open space

02A Studio | Architettura & Design

Soggiorno con camino e Sala da Pranzo con open space, pavimentazione in parquet posato a correre, mobile tv su misura ed illuminazione Flos Mayday.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Rome with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Spencer House

Granit Architects + Interiors

We are delighted to have completed the radical transformation of a tired detached property in South Croydon. When they appointed Granit, our clients were living in the property which had previously been divided into a number of flats. The historic sub-division had resulted in an extremely poor use of space with redundant staircases, kitchens and bathrooms throughout. Our clients sought to reconfigure the property back into a single dwelling for his growing family. Our client had an eye for design and was keen to balance contemporary design whilst maintaining as much of the character of the original house. Maximising natural light, space and establishing a visual and physical connection were also key drivers for the design. Owing to the size of the property, it became apparent that reconfiguration rather than extension provided the solution to meet the brief. A metal clad ‘intervention’ was introduced to the rear facade. This created a strong horizontal element creating a visual balance with the vertical nature of the three storey gable. The metal cladding specified echoed the colour of the red brick string courses tying old with new. Slender frame sliding doors provide access and views of the large garden. The central circulation space was transformed by the introduction of a double height glazed slot wrapping up the rear facade and onto the roof. This allows daylight to permeate into the heart of the otherwise dark deep floor plan. The staircase was reconfigured into a series of landings looking down over the main void space below and out towards the tree canopies at the rear of the garden. The introduction of double pocket doors throughout the ground floor creates a series of interconnected spaces and the whitewashed Larch flooring flows seamlessly from room to room. A bold palette of colours and materials lends character and texture throughout the property. The end result is a spacious yet cosy environment for the family to inhabit for years to come.

Pine St Residence

bldg.collective

Inspiration for a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Moberly Place, False Creek, Vancouver

ROOM8

Custom Italian Kitchen cabinets in satin finish orange glass with white satin finish glass countertops and uppers. Designed for a Vancouver cinematographer who loves colour. Photography by Chris Rollet

TANGARINE DREAM

Parker Bathrooms & Kitchens

Having recently moved to Sussex from London, the client was recommended to us by a previous client of Parker Bathrooms. For a new build with sea views, the brief called for a modern kitchen and a striking, minimalist and unusual design. Our kitchen planner chose a bold tangerine for the kitchen cabinets and a mouse grey colour combination that the client instantly fell in love with. The finished kitchen design perfectly compliments the light, open plan room and smooth concrete walls.

апартаменты в Редиссон

Жанна Карелина / Premier Dekor

Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, panelled appliances and with island.

Maryland Home

Duncan Cabinetry

Complete kitchen with high gloss custom colors (orange), dark wood matching island and drawers with moving hidden appliance storage. photos -www.zoomhome.com

System Collection

PEDINI NY

A contemporary kitchen designer's dream - with or without handles, wall hanging or floor mounted, the System Collection offers an extensive selection of standard elements and finishes to fit a wide range of modern kitchen layouts and flexible kitchen design budgets. Minimalism to the max. The System Collection allows the ancient and universal function of cooking to be a fun and fulfilling experience to participate in. While the System Collection does focus on the aesthetics of design and the materials used, the driving force behind the design has and will always be enjoying the kitchen and the pleasure of cooking. The System Collection is a modern kitchen that is easy and only creates light barriers between the living areas. One of the unique features of the System Collection is its ease of maintenance, making it one of the most hygienic contemporary kitchens available. System Collection’s ergonomic design gives it an extremely high rate of flexibility. Superior usage of space, ease of reaching every corner, top-notch organization and beautiful forms that follow superb function. Whether your goal is a contemporary Italian kitchen design or a large modern suburban kitchen, the System Collection offers endless design options - textured melamine with matching edges, hundreds of laminate colors (matte or glossy) with or without aluminum edges, eco wood with aluminum edges, painted glass, and the entire range of Pedini lacquer colors (matte, textured and high gloss).

Facing St. Peter in Rome

Studio_Tartaglia

Gianni Franchellucci
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Rome with flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, stainless steel appliances, solid surface benchtops, white splashback and light hardwood floors.

Green Element

Construction by Meyer

Peter Giles Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, yellow floor and green benchtop.

Corian Küche

BEER GmbH Küchen

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Munich with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black appliances, grey floor and orange benchtop.

Дом в Рождественно

Архитектурное бюро "Дизайнус"

кухня с островом
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, marble floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen with Orange Cabinets Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Contemporary Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!